Bar manager assaulted after confiscating woman's beer

A MOTHER of two, who admitted drinking half a bottle of vodka, six schooners and a jug of beer, assaulted the hotel manager who cut her off from the bar.

Aleigha Annette Paulson was sitting inside a Mackay pub with a beer about 1.40am. It was observed that she was having difficulty speaking and piecing sentences together, the Mackay Magistrates Court was told.

When Paulson's drink was confiscated, she became upset and verbally abusive.

The hotel manager offered to call a taxi for Paulson and attempted to calm her down.

However, Paulson became aggressive toward staff, striking the victim on her left temple and also punching another staff member, the court was told.

She also damaged property at the hotel. The victim received a slight concussion.